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Applications for Schools wanting to participate in Southern Stars 2017 will be open early in Term 1 2017. Schools can nominate to participate in Mass Dance, Mass Drama or Mass Choir. Any enquiries email: sharon.buikstra@det.nsw.edu.au... Read more

Applications for Staffing in 2017 NOW OPEN - Extended until Friday 2 December 2016 Over the past 16 years Southern Stars has taken its place as on of the premier performing arts events in NSW. The show now involves over 3000 students and teachers from our Public Schools across the whole of NSW and performs to audiences in excess of 12,000 people annually. A show of this quality and magnitude can only work if we are able to bring together the varied talents of many teachers from our schools. In 2017 all positions will be declared vacant.... Read more

Nominations to attend the 2016 Music Camp close 12 August . Follow the links above to "Regional Activities" and then click "Music Camp 2016". All enquiries to Kylie Morgan email: kylie.morgan11@det.nsw.edu.au... Read more

Audition results are now available. Congratulations to all of the students who auditioned. Follow the link above "Performing Company" - "Vocal Company" for a full list of successful students.... Read more

Online applications are now open for students wanting to audition for a place in the Southern Stars Performing Company. Please follow the link on the Performing Company page (above) to access the information package. All applications are online. Students must complete the online process to be eligible to audition.... Read more

A message from Ian Millard - Executive Producer Congratulations to everyone on the creation of a very successful and uplifting production. Ticket sales alone tell us that we have been successful. Added to this are the many positive comments coming through to creative, production and stage management team members. There were many stunning moments in the show and it is these moments that we need to capitalise on in future productions. Southern Stars 2015 has been successful not only because word got around after last year's amazing... Read more

Student nomination for the South Coast Muisc camp have been extended to Friday 14 August. Nominations are open to all NSW Primary and High School students from years 5 to 10. We welcome players from any instrumental family, including voice. Please note that nominations will only be made available to non-DEC students after DEC students have been placed. The total cost for the camp is $450, including GST. This includes accommodation, all meals, t-shirt and music. The program consists of a four day, three night residential camp at The Tops... Read more

Please follow the links to Southern Stars - Auditions or Performing Company - Auditions for the results of Round 1 Orchestra Auditions. Congratulations to those students who were successful in Round 1 and have moved directly to the Holiday Workshop. Good luck to those students who will be completing Round 2 Auditions on Friday 5 June 2015.... Read more

Follow the links above to "Performing Company" then to "High School Dance Company" or "Primary School Dance Company" for the results. Emails are continuing to cause havoc. We will forward to you individually as soon as possible.... Read more

This ensemble is for high school students only (Years 7-12) who cannot attend the weekly rehearsals and live in the Sydney Metropolitan area or Regional NSW. This ensemble participates in four compulsory intensive weekend workshops in Sydney during the year. For more information and to apply online, please visit our website http://www.artsunits.nsw.edu.au/dance/state-ensemble... Read more

***** Urgent Notice ****** If you are having trouble with accessing the online applications for Schools to apply for Southern Stars or for the chance to audition for the Southern Stars Performing Company - please note that the website will NOT support Safari. Please try an alternative browser.... Read more

Applications are now open for schools to be involved in Southern Stars 2015. Please follow the link below to apply online. https://southernstarseoi.wordpress.com Alternatively follow the links above to Southern Stars and look for the tab EOI down the left hand side.... Read more

Applications are now open for students in Year 7 to Year 11 in 2015 to audition for the Regional Performing Ensemble. Follow the link above to Performing Ensemble and download the application form.... Read more